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40 pp.
| Simon |
August, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4424-5454-5$17.99 Reissue (2002)
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Tony DiTerlizzi.
Inspired by Gorey, Addams, and film noir, DiTerlizzi spins his own stylish version of Howitt's cautionary 1829 poem. As a debonair spider lures a doe-eyed fly to his lair, ghosts of the spider's prey flit about. Black-and-white illustrations with a silvery sheen capture the dance with cinematic flair. This edition of the Caldecott Honor book includes a poster on the flip side of the dust jacket.